Happenings
June
Events
SUMMER DONUT MOMENT
Kicking off in June! Delicious donuts, great conversation, a chance to pause and just be. Click here to help serve up some hospitality.
Sundays, June – August*, 11:30 A.M.
*excluding July 20
The Maple Grove Farmer’s Market is back at Open Door! Want to volunteer or donate? Text “farmers market” to 77411.
Ignite is a one-day experience for health-minded women to connect and gather practical, holistic tools and strategies from four Christian women practitioners whose insight will ignite your hope for healing! It’s not too late to register; sign-up today!
Sat., June 7, 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.
MISSION SUNDAYS
Come see us in the GP and put a name and face to the ministry!
June 8, 11:15 A.M.
OD STUDENTS SUMMER KICK-OFF
It’s the start of an exciting summer of worship, community, and diving into the book of Hebrews. New to OD Students? Incoming 6th Grader? Register here for the upcoming school year.
Wed., June 11, 6:30-9 P.M.
FATHER’S DAY
Join us for beef jerky and donuts!
Sun., June 15, 11:15 A.M.
Kids from 4 years old to 5th grade graduates, come explore what it looks like to live like Jesus in our everyday lives at Live It Out Kids Week! Register by June 22.
June 23-26, 9 A.M. – 12 P.M.
VBS VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Sign up for one of the best weeks of the summer and join us for volunteer training.
Sun., June 22, 6 – 8 P.M.
Join a small group community to share a meal, pray and practice the way of Jesus! Sign up here.
PRAY FOR THE SLOVAKIA MISSION TRIP JUNE 24-JULY 8
YOUNG ADULTS
Contact Tricia Niznik to join the groupchat for announcements!
1st & 3rd Sundays, 11:30 A.M.-1 P.M.
Tricia Niznik | tniznik18@gmail.com
Please register by Thursday, June 26, so we have a good idea of how much food to prepare.
Sat., June 28, 8:30 – 10:30 A.M.
Gather with us for ice cream, an update about the design process, and pray a blessing over the plot of land where we’ll be placing the homes.
Sun., June 29, 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
SUPPORT THE STUDENT AWOL TRIP JULY 20-25, 2025
Your donations help provide materials, supplies, activities and fun for kids from Dayton and the team. Donate here
Weekly Learning Opportunities & Groups
BIBLE STUDY HOUR
Whether you’re new to scripture or not, we’d love to have you join us before church for a verse-by-verse study of the Bible in a relaxed and discussion-oriented format. No sign-ups, just show up.
Sundays, 8:45-9:45 A.M.
Open Door, Room 104
Ronn Johnson | ronnjohnson7@gmail.com
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Join with other men Wednesday mornings to study God’s Word and be encouraged through community and connection. Walk-ins welcome.
Wednesdays, 6:45 – 7:45 A.M.
Open Door, Rooms 104 & 112 (Zoom option available)
Bruce Kuehl | (612) 414-3825 | bruceckuehl@gmail.com
THURSDAY NIGHT MEN’S GROUP
Hey guys! We’re taking time each month to hang out, share stories and friendship, and deepen our lives with God together.
3rd Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 P.M.
Local Backyards or Open Door (changes monthly; contact Ben to sign up and receive location info.)
Ben Monseth | benmonseth@gmail.com
Kids and Students
OD STUDENTS SUMMER GATHERING
Join us for an exciting summer of worship, community, and diving into the book of Hebrews. New to OD Students? Incoming 6th grader? Register for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
Serving & Hospitality Opportunities
KIDS & STUDENTS VOLUNTEERING
It truly does take a village (or a church family) to walk alongside our kids, and we would love to have you join us! Sign up as a Summer Volunteer and consider partnering with us this upcoming school year as well. Apply today!
Have fun with family and friends by packing meals together at Feed My Starving Children (Coon Rapids location). Register by the Friday before the event.
June 14, 9:30-11:15 A.M.
Feed My Starving Children, Coon Rapids
Kimla Abeler | KimlaAbeler@gmail.com
HEARTS IN ACTION (A MEN’S GROUP)
This group of men helps our church and local community by serving single mothers, widows, and those with special needs through home projects.
3rd Saturdays, 7 A.M. breakfast; 8:30 A.M. head to work sites
Contact Maureen | maureensmusic@comcast.net with needs
Contact Del Sipma | dsipma@comcast.net or (952) 412-7333
HOSPITALITY MICROGRANTS: 2025
Take action and spread God’s love by applying for a $100 microgrant! The possibilities are endless – apply by Sunday, October 26!
May 19-November 3
Dawn Wood | dwood@thedoor.org
Support & Prayer
ADDICTION RECOVERY FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS
In this group, we’ll learn strategies to invite change in ourselves and others. Cost: $25 for the workbook.
Thursdays, 7 – 8:30 P.M., Zoom
Jill DiLoreto | diloreto5@comcast.net
WIDOW’S WELL (A WOMEN’S GROUP)
Come together with other women in a safe and nurturing environment to continue to grow and learn in this season of life. Walk-ins welcome.
3rd Sundays, 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M., Open Door, Room 104
Annie-Claude Toll | atoll@thedoor.org
SEEKING PEACE (A PRAYER SESSION)
Would you like to connect with Jesus amid challenges in your everyday life? Are you seeking healing, restoration, deliverance and/or peace? Would you like to sit with another person and invite Jesus’s presence into your life? Sign up for a one-hour session that involves creating space to listen for Jesus and being led through a prayer experience to connect with Him.
Dates and Times Vary
Rose Larson | rlarson@thedoor.org
Save the Date
MISSIONS SUNDAY – JULY 13
AWOL – JULY 20 – JULY 25
AWOL COMMUNITY PICNIC – JULY 24
NEWCOMER’S GATHERING – JULY 27
JULY FUNDRAISER: GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP – JULY 27
NEWCOMER’S GATHERING – JULY 27
OD KIDS AND STUDENTS VOLUNTEER INFO MEETINGS – AUG. 3 AND AUG. 24
COMBINED WORSHIP – AUG. 3
PRAY FOR THE GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP – AUG. 10 – 17
SERVING MINNESOTA CAMP – AUG. 17 – 22
SPLASH AND PLAY, A FAMILY WATER DAY – AUG. 17
BAPTISM – AUG. 24
